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An account of Canada... Journey from Quebec to Montreal... Life of a modern physician...



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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1755  Among the articles in this issue are: "Secret of the Fire-eating Art" "An Account of some New Experiments on Human Blood" "Life of a Modern Physician" "A Letter from R. Brook, M.D. in Maryland..." concerning Fahrenheit's thermometer; "New Improvement of the Barometer" which includes a nice illustration of it; "An Account of Canada, Given to the Governor of New York" which takes over a full page, and has as a page heading: "Journey from Quebeck to Montreal".
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has the latest news reports of the day & includes a report from the Pennsylvania Gazette, and also a letter from Maryland concerning a flood there.
This is missing only one plate called for.
Complete in 48 pages, 5 by 8 inches, full title/contents page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate, very nice condition.

A very nice magazine from the French & Indian War with a wide range of varied content. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.

Category: The 1600's and 1700's